Typical regional costumes - Sfax

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 25/12/1987

Age : 39 years

Michel Reference
TN 1159
Stanley Reference
TN 1096
Yvert Reference
TN 1139
Themes
Arts
Description
Created by the artist Ali Bellagha, this stamp highlights the traditional female costume of the city of Sfax. The silhouette features a vibrant pink dress worn over a richly embroidered white shirt, complemented by a statement jewelry set and an ornate headpiece. This illustration underlines the refinement of the Sfaxian bourgeoisie and the importance of silk work and embroidery in this coastal city. It is a tribute to a clothing heritage that combines social prestige and artisanal know-how, testifying to a strong and elegant urban identity.
Size
23x38 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Ali Bellagha
Perforation
14 x 13¾
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,15 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
5 008 000 exemplaires
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